Pabellon Venezolano

Recipe Pabellón Criollo is a traditional Venezuelan dish that consists of shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and fried plantains. It is a flavorful and hearty meal that represents the diverse cultural influences in Venezuelan cuisine, including Spanish, indigenous, and African flavors

Here is a simple recipe for Pabellón Criollo:

• 2 pounds flank steak
• 3 onions, chopped
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 2 large green bell peppers
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 cans of tomato paste
• 2 cups white rice
• 2 pounds black beans
• 2 ripe plantains
• Salt, to taste
• Ground cumin, to taste
• Turmeric, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

1. Season the flank steak with salt, ground cumin, turmeric, and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or pressure cooker.
3. Sear the flank steak on both sides until browned.
4. Add chopped onions, garlic, green bell peppers, tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot.
5. Cover the pot and let it simmer until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
6. Cook the black beans according to your preferred method. You can use canned black beans or cook them from scratch.
7. Cook the white rice according to the package instructions or your preferred method.
8. Peel the ripe plantains and slice them into rounds.
9. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the plantain slices until golden brown.
10. Place a serving of white rice on a plate.
11. Top the rice with shredded beef and black beans.
12. Serve the fried plantains on the side.
13. Enjoy your homemade Pabellón Criollo, a delicious and authentic Venezuelan dish!